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Chipotle Chicken Taquitos
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Chipotle Chicken Taquitos

Chipotle Chicken Taquitos are crispy, rolled tortillas filled with shredded chicken seasoned with smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and melted cheese. The rolled tortillas are either fried until golden and crunchy or brushed with oil and baked. These hand-held taquitos are flavorful with a spicy kick balanced by creamy cheese, making them a satisfying snack or meal component often served with salsa, crema, and fresh toppings.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10 -12 taquitos
Calories: 572 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken I used one large boneless chicken breast, shredded
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce , minced
  • 3 cups cheese such as Monterey Jack, cheddar or a combination of your favorite cheese, shredded
  • 12 7- inch flour tortillas , (you can use corn tortillas if you prefer)
  • 2-3 cups canola oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil to brush the tortillas with if baking, for frying
  • Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde , (recipe here)
  • Pico de Gallo , (recipe here)
  • lettuce shredded
  • cotija cheese shredded
  • Mexican crema or sour cream

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken breast with the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce until well combined. Add more or less peppers and the adobo sauce to your liking.
  2. To assemble, lay the tortillas on a work surface and fill the bottom third of each tortilla with ⅓ cup of the shredded chicken mixture and sprinkle with ¼ cup of the shredded cheese. Roll the tortillas up tightly and secure the end with a toothpick inserted into the seam.
To fry the taquitos:
  1. Pour enough oil into a heavy bottom fry pan or pot to cover ½ inch, or so enough oil reaches halfway up the sides of the tortillas when frying. Heat the oil to 350°F — use a candy thermometer to measure the oil without touching the bottom of the pan. If you don't have a thermometer, test the oil temperature by dropping a piece of the tortilla into the oil. If it sizzles it should be hot enough.
  2. Add the filled tortillas to the hot oil and cook in batches so as not to crowd the pan. Fry each side until golden brown, about 2 minutes each side. Transfer to a plate or cutting board lined with paper towels.
To bake the taquitos:
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the tortillas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil, and lightly brush the filled tortillas with canola oil.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp then transfer to a plate.
  3. To serve, remove the toothpicks from the taquitos and serve on their own or serve with avocado salsa verde, pico de gallo, sour cream or Mexican crema, shredded lettuce, and grated or crumbled cotija cheese.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 572kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 1174mg (49%) Potassium 325mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 319IU (6%) Calcium 316mg (32%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 -12 taquitos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 572

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 572kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 1174mg 49%
Potassium 325mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 319IU 6%
Calcium 316mg 32%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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